Activity Leader

$15.60 - $18.25 / hourly

APPLY HERE FOR FULL TIME ACTIVITY LEADER OPPORTUNITY

At Elderwood at Liverpool we are a seeking kind, collaborative and dedicated Activity Leader to join our network.

 

Activity Leader - Position Overview: 

• An active social life is an essential aspect of life at Elderwood. Our activities leaders conduct enjoyable recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged and mentally stimulated.

Elderwood Benefits as an Activity Leader (must qualify):

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package 
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Elderwood at Liverpool:

• Nationally recognized for quality skilled nursing care, Elderwood at Liverpool is located in a quiet community just north of Syracuse, NY, near the shores of Onondaga Lake. A bright and cheerful environment welcomes individuals who require round-the-clock nursing care or short-term subacute physical, occupational or speech therapy. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care Program.

Activity Leader Essential Job Functions

• Design, conduct and evaluate individual and group programs for residents on assigned unit, under the supervision and direction of the Activities Director.
• Prepare enhancements for all programs such as flyers, posters, decorations and favors.
• Collect data and media necessary to provide for various levels of residents’ needs.
• Develop activity plans for each resident’s individual goals, based upon the resident’s social, economic, educational, ethnic, religious, and environmental background.
• Incorporate information into plan of care, considering the resident’s physical, cognitive and emotional status.
• Communicate with the Activity’ Director on an ongoing basis regarding programs’ status.
• Prepare all documentation materials regarding residents on assigned unit, such as initial assessment, MDS, care plan and related updates, progress notes and discharge notes.
• Keep daily attendance logs on each resident.
• Develop and update computerized activity assessments, goals, and approaches for care plans.
• Train new Activity Staff in the use of the computer.
• Assist Activity Director in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the enhancement of the activities program by:
• Representing facility on outings with residents.
• Establishing and maintaining good rapport with families.
• Consulting with families on resident’s activity related issues.
• Working with outside groups in planning inter-facility programs.
• Assist Activity Director in coordinating the documentation for the long-term care units.
• Responsible for maintaining departmental inventories of equipment and supplies. Inform Activity Director of need to replenish, replace, or repair.
• Utilize and supervise Volunteers at Activities’ programs.
• Conduct Activities’ in-service programs for the facility in the absence of the Director.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks in the Activities’ Room, such as: cleaning the refrigerator, sink, stove, and tables on a daily basis and assist with maintaining the general aesthetic appearance of the Activities’ area.
• Design and maintain bulletin board, Activities’ displays and Activities’ calendar.
• Coordinate the Seasons Program, maintain supplies and develop logs to track resident progress.
• Participate in the Seasons program as assigned.
• Prepare daily broadcasting script.
• Participate in departmental meetings, resident care planning meetings, family conferences, discharge meetings, documentation meetings, staff meetings, unit meetings and Quality Care Council meetings.
• Transfer/secure residents into van for outside travel programs; drives van or other vehicle for outside Activities’ programs.
• Perform other work duties as assigned by Activity Director, including, but not limited to:
• Setting up rooms for programs (moving furniture).
• Cleaning and returning cans and bottles.
• Acting as a liaison with clergy regarding residents’ needs.
• Supervising visiting groups.
• Shopping for departmental supplies as requested by the Activity Director.
• Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Perform all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Perform assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position and for all staff members of this facility.
• Demonstrate the highest level of customer service towards residents, families, visitors and co-workers.

Activity Leader

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in activities in long term care or assisted living or High School Diploma and is Nationally Certified in Activities (or will acquire certification within the first 6months of hire)
• Ability to relate and enjoy working with residents required.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents necessary.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.